FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Jan Seeley
(217) 359-9345
Joan Benoit Samuelson to Visit
Dick Beardsley Marathon Running Camp in September
Olympic gold medalist Joan Benoit Samuelson will be a special guest at Dick
Beardsley's upcoming marathon running camp at scenic Rainbow Resort in
Waubun, MN. She will spend a day with Beardsley's campers in conjunction
with her appearance at the 9th annual Dick Beardsley Half-Marathon, which
will be held in Detroit Lakes on Sept 11. Beardsley's marathon camp runs
September 7-12.
"What an incredible opportunity for our campers," says Beardsley. "Our June
camp session was unbelievable! Now, to have Joanie come to our September
camp for a day, it's just awesome."
Beardsley's camp offers a unique focus: marathoning. Daily seminars and
runs focus on the specifics that runners need to become better marathoners.
Runs include hill training, speed work, and long-distance running. Camp
fees cover 12 of 14 meals, beverages, coaching, video analysis, seminars, a
1-year subscription to Marathon & Beyond magazine, camp goodies, and much
more. As a bonus for September campers, registrants will be running the
Dick Beardsley Half-Marathon (or 5K) on September 11. Each camper is also
paired with one of the coaches for additional one-on-one help during and
after camp. Says camper Pat Loebach, "I came to camp to become a better
runner and left a better person."
Beardsley-marathon champion, TV and radio personality, expert fishing
guide, and motivational speaker-will be teaching, training, and running
alongside his camp participants. Beardsley's staff includes Joe Henderson,
Rich Benyo, Rhonda Provost, Bill Wenmark, Mike Dunlap, and Jan Seeley, all
of whom will be on site both weeks for runs, seminars, meals, and endless
one-on-one time with camp participants. Notes Beardsley, "our coaching
staff is fantastic, and their knowledge of marathoning is impressive. But
more importantly, our coaches are down to earth people who care about you
and your running."
Beardsley's camp is held on the peaceful and scenic grounds of Rainbow
Resort (www.rainbowresort.com) near Waubun, MN, 4 hours northwest of the
Twin Cities. Staff and runners share modern 3- and 4-bedroom family style
vacation lake homes with all the comforts of home. The only resort on
Little Bemidji Lake, Rainbow Resort is located on more than 400 acres, has
miles and miles of private trails, and more than a half mile of shoreline.
In addition to all the great running, camp participants can enjoy many
other activities, including fishing with Dick, swimming, mountain biking,
canoeing, kayaking, disc golf, pontoon rides, trail rides, volleyball, and
more. Side trips to cool places nearby are also on the schedule.
Beardsley says, "The trails and back roads of Northern Minnesota are just
awesome to run on! Please join me for six of the best days of running you
might ever have!"
Limited to ONLY 30 registrants, Beardsley's camp is open to marathoners
aged 18 and older (teen campers are also welcome with a parent or guardian
also registered at camp).
What: Dick Beardsley's Marathon Running Camp.
Where: Rainbow Resort, Waubun, MN. www.rainbowresort.com
When: Session II: September 7-12, 2004
Cost: $750 (double occupancy). $950 (single occupancy)
Contact: For more information, including camp brochure, photos, comments
from participants, and more, visit
www.marathonandbeyond.com/dickcamp.htm or send a SASE to Dick
Beardsley's Marathon Running Camp, 206 N. Randolph, Suite 502, Champaign,
IL 61820. Phone: 217/359-9345. 2003 camp video also available.
E-mail:
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